The New York Public Library has a comprehensive list of digital resources, including access to e-books, research e-journals, online newspapers, and resources for young learners.

All NYC public schools will be closed for the remainder of the school year. Parents are urged to access their NYSCA for information and remote learning. Until then, parents are encouraged to keep their children reading and doing online and workbook practices and following any interim directives from their individual schools. To sign in to your NYCSA (NYC Schools Account) go to Resources.

Parents: To help students stay connected during emergencies, the DOE is lending internet-enabled iPads to support remote learning for students. If you would like to request a device for a NYC student in your family, please fill out the Request form. If you don’t have your account creation code, reach out to your parent coordinator via email or by calling your school asap. If you do not already have their email address, you may be able to find this information on your school’s website or by going to org, entering your school name and number, and clicking on “contact info.” (Grab & Go breakfast and lunch will be available from 7:30 am – 1:30 pm at all public schools outside the main entrance. Pick one up at the school most convenient for you.)

HEALTH & SAFETY

To get regular updates on the latest developments regarding coronavirus in New York City, text COVID to 692-692. For updates in Spanish, text COVIDESP to 692-692. You will receive regular SMS texts with the latest news and developments.

The Main NYC Health coronavirus page contains information that includes prevention tips, a list of symptoms, and links to various city sites with information pertaining to the crisis.

All USCIS field offices, asylum offices, and Application Support Centers (ASCs) will not provide in-person services until at least April 1. This includes interviews, naturalization ceremonies, and biometric collection appointments. However, we will continue to provide emergency services during this time. If you have an emergency service request, please contact the USCIS Contact Center.

USCIS field offices will send de-scheduling notices to applicants and petitioners with scheduled appointments impacted by this closure.

USCIS will also automatically reschedule ASC appointments due to the office closure. Those impacted will receive a new appointment letter in the mail. Individuals who had InfoPass or other appointments at the field office must reschedule through the USCIS Contact Center once field offices are open to the public again. Please check to see if your field office has been reopened before reaching out to the USCIS Contact Center.

INFORMATION FOR ATTORNEYS

The City Bar is working to make as many of its resources available as possible remotely. We will continue to update the roster of On-Demand CLE programs, and are looking to deliver timely CLE programming via live webinars.

If you have specific questions about a case already in court, or you need to start a court case, call the Coronavirus Telephone Hotline: 833.503.0447.

All eviction proceedings and pending eviction orders are suspended statewide until further notice.

NYS State Department of Labor is suspending the 7-day waiting period for Unemployment Insurance benefits for people who are out of work due to Coronavirus (COVID-19) closures or quarantines.

FINANCES & WORK

Price Gouging: DCWP has declared face masks, hand sanitizer, and disinfectant wipes temporarily in short supply. This means stores cannot excessively increase the price they charge you for these items during the shortage due to the new coronavirus (COVID-19). Be sure to compare prices when shopping. The City’s declaration took effect in March. If you think a store excessively increased the price of these items beginning in March, file a complaint online or call 311 and say “Overcharge.”

Coronavirus Financial Impact Loan Program: The Coronavirus Financial Impact Loan Program provides interest-free loans of $2,000-$5,000 to residents of New York City’s five boroughs, Westchester, or Long Island who are facing financial challenges caused by the Coronavirus outbreak: https://hfls.org/loan-programs/coronavirusfinancialimpactloan/.